The genetics of pre-eclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Hypertension is the most frequent medical complication occurring during pregnancy. In this chapter, we aim to address the genetic contribution to these disorders, with specific focus on preeclampsia. The pathogenic mechanisms underlying pre-eclampsia remain to be elucidated; however, immune maladapt...

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Main Authors: Williams, Paula J., Broughton Pipkin, Fiona
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2011
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2616/